Wojciech Szczesny Recovered well after appearing to have been knocked out in a collision with Jones. Received lengthy treatment, but was able to see the game out. 6

Bacary Sagna Delivered some testing crosses from the right, none of which were converted. Defensively, however, the French full-back was off the pace and earned a booking for clumsy foul on Evra. 6

Thomas Vermaelen Restored to the defence in place of the absent Per Mertesacker, but the Belgian struggled. Drawn to the ball too often and led a merry dance Rooney more than once. 5

Laurent Koscielny Always seems to struggle at Old Trafford and the centre-half once again found life difficult against United. Mertesacker’s absence de-stabilised the Frenchman. 5

Kieran Gibbs Had a tough afternoon against Valencia and his problems were compounded by Smalling’s regular bursts forward. Left exposed by lack of cover from midfielders. 6

Mathieu Flamini Booked for a heavy challenge on Phil Jones in the first-half, but the former AC Milan player at least added some grit to Arsenal’s lightweight midfield. 6

Mikel Arteta Did well considering he played the game despite the debilitating effects of a sickness bug. Lacked his usual edge, but did his best in the circumstances. 6

Santi Cazorla Not alone in failing to make an impact on the game, but the Spaniard’s experience should have seen him contribute more. No threat whatsoever to United. 5

Aaron Ramsey Could not extend his impressive run in front of goal. Was busy throughout, but did not affect the game as Arsene Wenger would have hoped or expected. 6

Mesut Özil As Brian Clough once joked, Özil floated like a butterfly and stung like one. Did nothing to suggest United were wrong to reject the chance to sign him from Real Madrid. 5

Olivier Giroud Kept quiet by Vidic in the first-half, but more of a threat after the interval following the Serbian’s substitution. Could have done with better service. 6

Substitutes: Jack Wilshere on for Flamini (61), 6 – Earned his usual booking; Nicklas Bendtner on for Cazorla (78), 6 – Late gamble by Wenger; Serge Gnabry on for Arteta (83), 6 – No time to make an impact.